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Volkswagen Golf GTI Treated with 250bhp
October 2, 2009 5:36:14 PM
U.K. tuner APS takes VW's 2.0 liter, turbocharged engine to 250 bhp and 395 Nm of torque.

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Volkswagen Touareg spied with new details
October 2, 2009 5:06:14 PM
Spy shots show a smaller Touareg is on the way. Also in the cards may be a hybrid drive system for the Touareg shared with the upcoming Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid.

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VW Test Mules Spied: Golf VII and BlueSport Coupe?
September 30, 2009 8:01:00 PM
Volkswagen was out testing two prototypes. Is one the Volkswagen Golf VII? Is the other the two-door Volkswagen Golf Coupe? Details inside.

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2011 VW Touareg Latest Spy Photos
September 30, 2009 6:01:00 PM
The mule is starting to lose some camouflage, which enables us to get our first glimpse at the undisguised side profile.

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VW Design Boss Losing Sleep over Golf VII Development
September 28, 2009 4:31:54 PM
Walter de Silva, who helped design the current VW Polo, will be responsible for the 7th generation Golf due in 2012.

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Possible 2012 VW Golf VII Design Model Caught in Promo Video?
September 28, 2009 4:01:54 PM
Volkswagen released a promotional video which appears reveal a design mockup for the 2012 Golf VII.

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2012 VW Golf VII First Prototype Mule Spy Photos
September 21, 2009 6:12:00 PM
First spy pictures of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf VII (Golf 7) have appeared. The car will feature new engine technologies including one called HCCI and a number of other under-the-skin innovations.

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VW Scirocco R Race Game iPhone App Available for Free Download
September 17, 2009 8:56:00 PM
iPod and iPod Touch owners can now download a free game app starring the new 265hp Volkswagen Scirocco R. Game features include a multi-player mode and tilt sensor steering guidance.

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Volkswagen Golf R Officially Unleashed on the Frankfurt Crowds
September 16, 2009 1:54:00 AM
VW's Golf R is now officially out for your eyes to feast on. Maximum power is 199kW while the DSG models can do 0 - 100 in 5.5 seconds. Orders can be placed in Germany from the end of the year.

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Abt Presents VW Polo Tuning in Frankfurt
September 15, 2009 9:54:00 PM
Visitors to the 2009 IAA will be treated to this ABT Polo that's based on the new VW Polo hatch. Two engines were upgraded for more power while the exterior and interior were polished up.

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VW E-Up! Concept Revealed
September 15, 2009 12:38:00 AM
This is the Volkswagen E-Up! Hours before its Frankfurt unveiling, we take the lid off this all-electric story.

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VW L1 Concept Officially Revealed in Detail
September 14, 2009 9:38:00 PM
The VW L1 Concept car of 2002 is coming back to life for the Frankfurt Motor Show. The update seems to take advantage of newer technologies to help achieve that magical 1L/100km average fuel consumpti...

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VW Golf R Uncovered Ahead of Frankfurt Debut
September 14, 2009 6:38:38 PM
The VW Golf R is probably at Frankfurt by now, waiting for its official unveiling. Powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine with 195kW, the range-topping 5-door hatch will also be available to US buyers.

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Hofele Touareg Silk Way Rally 2009 Special Edition
September 14, 2009 4:08:38 PM
German tuner Hofele offers a rally edition of the VW Touareg with front ram and stainless-steel side steps. Also included is suspension lowering of up to 80 mm as well as engine tuning.

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Porsche Panamera Platform to be Shared with Other VW Brands - report
September 4, 2009 5:13:48 PM
VW has a host of luxury brands which could benefit from the Panamera platform including Audi, Bentley and Bugatti. Sources have said that the Panamera platform will not be shared with Lamborghini.

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VW BlueMotion Polo, Golf and Passat Production Versions Debut in Frankfurt
September 2, 2009 5:01:44 PM
Volkswagen has announced the production versions of the Polo, Golf and Passat BlueMotions will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Porsche Panamera, Cayenne to be axed in wake of VW takeover
September 1, 2009 6:21:28 PM
While the models would likely survive until 2016, Ferdinand Piëch wants Porsche to focus on sports cars instead of doing a little bit of everything.

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Next Generation 2011 VW Jetta Prototype Spied in American Southwest
August 31, 2009 8:04:08 PM
A next-generation Volkswagen Jetta prototype was spied undergoing summer testing in the US. First official public appearance could be Detroit 2010.

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VW to triple US sales by 2018 to 800,000 - strategy outlined
August 27, 2009 5:40:32 PM
German automaker will also add more models to its North American lineup and create new products that are more directly suited to the market.

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VW Polo 3-door Initial Details and Photos Revealed - Prior to Frankfurt Debut
August 26, 2009 12:51:16 PM
In 2010, VW will launch the Polo BlueMotion which consumes just 3.3 liters of diesel per 100 km.

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New 2010 Volkswagen Saveiro pickup released for South America
August 24, 2009 11:26:47 PM
The new-generation Volkswagen Saveiro compact pickup has been announced for the South American market. The design is VW-fresh and the 1.6-litre engine can run on two fuel types.

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Porsche HQ raided by prosecutors, Ex CEO Wiedeking faces investigation
August 21, 2009 2:58:41 PM
The probe appears to focus on Porsche's failed attempt to seize control of Volkswagen, which caused VW shares to soar past 1,000 Euros each.

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VW Merger could See Porsche Double Sales within 4 Years
August 20, 2009 10:52:49 PM
VW's CEO has told a German magazine that he can see Porsche selling around 150,000 cars every year from about 2013. Making this doubling in current sales possible would be the addition of new models, ...

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New 2010 Volkswagen T5 Van facelift revealed
August 19, 2009 2:41:35 PM
Volkswagen is giving the Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan and California a new lease on life through some engine tweaks, redesigned exteriors and extra interior comfort equipment.

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VW Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X for UK
August 17, 2009 4:29:45 PM
Under the hood, the special edition packs a 2.5-liter TDI engine with 174 PS.

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2011 VW Touareg first interior spy photos
August 17, 2009 2:59:45 PM
The new dash features four air vents, premium materials, and a "curvier" design.

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Official: Volkswagen to Buy 42% of Porsche for €3.3 Billion
August 14, 2009 2:36:33 PM
Porsche SE, the owners of Porsche AG have announced that a 42% stake in their company is to be sold to Volkswagen AG for €3.3 billion. A full merger is the ultimate goal but alternative plans are in p...

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VW of America considering two new models - Phaeton returns
August 13, 2009 4:53:16 PM
New models would be a compact car, perhaps the Polo, built in Mexico and a new mid-sized sedan to be produced at a new $4 billion assembly plant VW will build in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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New VW, Porsche entity could be called Auto Union - Agreement on general sale terms met
August 13, 2009 3:23:16 PM
Combined company would generate about 120 billion euros a year in sales. VW and Porsche have agreed on an outline agreement and questions of valuation have been resolved but the details still need to ...

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2011 Next Generation VW Touareg hybrid spotted testing in American Southwest
August 11, 2009 3:37:53 PM
Touareg hybrid will come with a supercharged 3.0 liter V6 TSI engine with 333 hp and 440 Nm of torque coupled to an electric motor with an additional 52 hp and 300 Nm of pulling capacity.

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